Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Detection ToolJack Andraka of Crownsville, Md. Wins Top Prize at Intel International Science and Engineering FairNEWS HIGHLIGHTSThe world’s largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public, announced its top winners in Pittsburgh, Pa.Jack Andraka of Crownsville, Md. received the Gordon E. Moore Award, a $75,000 prize named in honor of th

The world’s largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2012, a program of Society for Science & the Public, comes to Pittsburgh, Pa. May 13-18. More than 1,500 high school students selected from 446 affiliate fairs in approximately 70 countries, regions and territories will share ideas, showcase cutting-edge research and inventions, and compete for more than $3 million in awards.

Ten U.S. high school math and science teachers selected to build independent scientific research in their communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 28, 2012Society for Science & the Public (SSP) today announced the selection of the 2012 class of the SSP Fellowship. Ten teachers will join thirty active Fellows from the classes of 2009 through 2011. The 2012 Fellows are from across the United States and were named for their unique plans to reach students in underserved communities and to inspire ex

Teenager Unlocks Potential Pathways for Breast Cancer Treatments, Wins Intel Science Talent Search Nithin Tumma of Fort Gratiot, Mich. Wins $100,000 Award from the Intel Foundation NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Nithin Tumma, whose research could lead to less toxic and more effective breast cancer treatments, received the top award of $100,000 at the Intel Science Talent Search 2012, a program of Society for Science & the Public.Other finalists from across the U.S. took home additional awards totaling $530